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Duo arrested following serious assault in Huntly

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Huntly Police investigating a serious assault in May, have arrested and charged two people. The assault occurred on Main Street, around 1.30am on Sunday 17...

Arrest made after serious assaults in Hamilton

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One man is in custody after an assault on Saturday night in Nawton, Hamilton that left two people seriously injured. Police were called about 10pm...

Hamilton doctor jailed for decades of sexual abuse of three girls

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Former Hamilton doctor William James Reeder, 79, has been sentenced to four years and six months’ imprisonment, with a minimum non-parole period of 50%,...

Police renew appeal for witnesses in fatal Waikato crash investigation

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Police are progressing the investigation into a fatal crash on Te Pahu Road, south of Whatawhata, Waikato, in October last year but want to...

Second person dies after Taupō crash

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A second person has died following a crash in Taupō on Te Heuheu Road on 29 May. Emergency services were called to the two vehicle...

Wanted to arrest: Daniel Rawiri

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Police are seeking Daniel Rawiri, who is actively avoiding authorities. The 29-year-old Papakura man has failed to return to prison, after being granted compassionate bail...

Peters launches broadside against India trade deal and ‘woke’ policies

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New Zealand First leader Winston Peters has intensified his party’s election campaign, attacking the Government’s newly signed free trade agreement with India while positioning...

Five arrested in trans-Tasman gang crackdown

DTNZ Crime -

Police have made five arrests as part of a coordinated Trans-Tasman crackdown on outlaw motorcycle gangs. Taskforce Morpheus sees New Zealand Police join with Australian...

Two arrested over 35-vehicle theft spree in Tūrangi

DTNZ Crime -

Police have arrested two youths in relation to an extraordinary amount of vehicle thefts over recent months in Tūrangi. Over the last few months, Police...

Fatal crash, Te Poi, Matamata-Piako

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One person has died following a serious crash in Waikato overnight. Emergency services were called to the intersection of State Highway 29 and State Highway...

Mystery Creek Fieldays kicks off with a range of policy announcements

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The biggest agricultural event in the southern hemisphere is underway, with the annual Fieldays event kicking off at Mystery Creek yesterday. Fieldays will run for...

Driver critically injured after Hamilton fleeing vehicle crashes into another car

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One person is in a critical condition after a crash following a fleeing driver incident in Hamilton on Monday. Just after 11:50am, Police signalled for...

Hamilton chase ends with arrest after dangerous drive from Auckland

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One person is in custody after Hamilton Police responded to an alert to be on the lookout for a speeding vehicle from Auckland. "The vehicle...

Horror night on roads a sobering reminder for those travelling today – police

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A horror night on the roads with three fatal crashes is a sobering reminder for those travelling home today to drive safely, say Police. Superintendent...

Fatal crash: Poihipi Road, Wairakei

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One person has died following a crash on Poihipi Road, Wairakei yesterday evening. Police were alerted to the single vehicle crash at 7.25pm. The driver was...

Government launches investigation into Wellington and Hamilton planning rules

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The Government has launched formal investigations into whether planning rules in Wellington and Hamilton are obstructing housing development, infrastructure upgrades, and economic growth, with...

Father jailed six years over violent death of 10-month-old son

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A Hamilton High Court judge has jailed a Te Kūiti man for six years after he admitted killing his 10-month-old son with a violent...

Fatal crashes – Kaipara, Tekapo and Waitakaruru

Daily Telegraph NZ -

Fatal crash, Waitakaruru Police can confirm one person has died following a crash in Waitakaruru in the Hauraki District on Saturday morning. The single vehicle crash...

20 arrested in prison corruption investigation

Daily Telegraph NZ -

A complex Police investigation spanning nearly a year has unearthed alleged corruption and other criminal activity taking place within several corrections facilities. Twenty people have...

Te Aroha man arrested after foot chase

Daily Telegraph NZ -

A 38-year-old man has been arrested following a foot pursuit on Terminus Street in Te Aroha, Waikato, last night. At approximately 7pm an officer observed...

NZ Outdoors and Freedom Party names youngest-ever candidate for Port Waikato

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The NZ Outdoors and Freedom Party has officially announced 31-year-old Daymond Goulder-Horobin as its candidate for the Port Waikato electorate, making him the party’s...

Two men charged over serious Hamilton road rage assault

Daily Telegraph NZ -

Hamilton Police have arrested and charged two men in relation to a road-rage assault in February. On Friday 27 February, around 9am, Police responded to...

Teamwork locates fleeing Waikato youths in family car

Daily Telegraph NZ -

Teamwork by Hamilton police units responding to reports of suspicious behaviour at the wheel of a car in the northern suburbs yesterday resulted in...

Major SH1 upgrade completed between Tīrau and Waiouru

Daily Telegraph NZ -

A major upgrade of key sections of State Highway 1 between Tīrau and Waiouru has been completed, with Transport Minister Chris Bishop confirming 128...

Police probe Hamilton dirt bike gathering

Daily Telegraph NZ -

Waikato Police are investigating multiple reports relating to anti social behaviour by groups of dirt bike riders in Hamilton City over the weekend. Police received...

Fourth oil and gas exploration bid opens for Waikato region

Daily Telegraph NZ -

Resources Minister Shane Jones says a fourth petroleum exploration permit application has entered the competitive approval process since the Government lifted the oil and...

Do you recognise this man?

Daily Telegraph NZ -

Police are seeking to identify the rider pictured, following a serious crash yesterday in Taupō. Around 3.15pm, Police received a report of a crash involving...

Two young tourists killed in fatal SH1 Kinleith crash named by police

Daily Telegraph NZ -

Police are now in a position to name the two people who sadly died following a crash on State Highway 1, Kinleith, on Wednesday...

Teen arrested after violent Hamilton home invasion

Daily Telegraph NZ -

One person is in custody after a serious incident at a Dinsdale premises last night. Emergency services were called to the Tuhikaramea Road address about...

40-year-old man to appear in court over Waihi firearms incident

Daily Telegraph NZ -

One person is before the court following a firearms incident in Waihi overnight. At around 8.55pm, Police were alerted to a person threatening another person...

Two dead in Kinleith car crash

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Two people have died following a two-vehicle crash on SH1, near Kinleith, last night. Emergency services were called to the scene about 9.10pm. Sadly, two people...

Five charged in relation to Taupō building fire

Daily Telegraph NZ -

Five people are before the courts after a building fire in Taupō on Sunday. At around 5.40am Police became aware of the fire, on Tauhara...

Man arrested for Tokoroa hit-and-run

Daily Telegraph NZ -

Police have arrested one person while investigating a hit and run of a child in Tokoroa on Wednesday 22 April. A 43-year-old man will appear...

Information sought after goats shot in Pōkeno

Daily Telegraph NZ -

Police are appealing for information following a distressing incident at a Pōkeno property last week. Investigations are continuing after 18 pet goats were shot dead...

Two youths arrested following aggravated robbery in Hamilton

Daily Telegraph NZ -

Police have arrested and charged two youth in relation to an aggravated robbery in Frankton, Hamilton, last night. At around 7.30pm, Police were called to...

Heavy rain warnings issued for parts of NZ

Daily Telegraph NZ -

A series of severe weather warnings and watches have been issued as a front followed by multiple active troughs moves across the country, bringing...

Police collar alleged fuel thief

Daily Telegraph NZ -

An alleged fuel thief and his partner have been arrested in the Waikato thanks to a working security camera and a quick tip-off. Police were...

Fatal crashes – Te Atatu, Hamilton, Sanson

Daily Telegraph NZ -

Fatal crash, Sanson One person has died following a two vehicle crash in Sanson on Monday morning. Emergency services were called to the crash on State...

Cyclone Vaianu threatens North Island

Daily Telegraph NZ -

Cyclone Vaianu is forecast to track south across the North Island on Sunday, 12 April, bringing a dangerous combination of heavy rain, damaging winds,...

New mum sentenced for violent Hamilton home invasion

Daily Telegraph NZ -

A Hamilton woman has been jailed for her role in a violent aggravated robbery just days after giving birth. Brooke Knight left hospital while her...

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